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Huge Turnout on Day 2 of Akwa Ibom Trials for Niger Delta Games
Athletes turned out in huge numbers on the second day of trials for Akwa Ibom state trials for selection of athletes for the second Niger Delta Games.
Droves of athletes, officials and spectators were spotted at the Nest of Champions and West Itam Sports Centre which played hosts to four sports.
At the Nest of Champions where boxing took place, fans were treated to some spectacle by the duo of Jedidiah Bassey and Princewill Itoro whose punching accuracy, footwork, agility and composure in the men’s 60-65 kg category caught the eye of a plethora of onlookers which included the chairman of the state liaison committee for the games and commissioner for sports, Elder Paul Bassey.
Speaking on the sidelines of the exercise, Mr Bassey paid glowing tributes to the Niger Delta Development Commission – NDDC, sponsors of the games, and Dunamis-Icon Limited, organizers of the games, citing talent discovery as a key aspect of the ARISE agenda of the Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Pastor Umo Eno.
“The administration of Governor Umo Eno places a lot of premium on talent hunt and grassroots sports development.” Mr Bassey said.
“The ideals of this competition completely align with the policy statement of His Excellency’s ARISE agenda.” This is why I’m very grateful to the NDDC and Dunamis-Icon for putting together this competition that is now of copious benefits to everyone,” the sports boss added.
At West Itam Sports Centre where handball, volleyball and basketball took place, all registered athletes turned up and took part in the trials.
Godswill Edet, a volleyball player and an SS2 student of West Itam secondary school, bared his mind on the trials.
“I am delighted to be part of these trials, and I look forward to making my parents and Akwa Ibom proud when the main games commence.”
Despite only being in SS3, Esther Idongesit of community secondary commercial school, Ibiaku Itam, sees a future for herself in professional handball.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to represent Akwa Ibom at a major competition, but I also hope to become a world-class handball player someday.”
Team Akwa Ibom, which finished sixth at the maiden edition of the Niger Delta Games, will be hoping to improve on that placement
when the second edition gets under way from February 20 to 27, in Edo state.
Sports
AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.
Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.
The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.
As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.
The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.
The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.
With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.
Africa is coming to Abuja.
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